Ch.1-1 What is… Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space
Brief history: Alchemists developed tools & techniques for working with chemicals Antoine Lavoisier (1743 – 1794) shifted chemistry from a science of observation to one of measurement
WB CHECK: How do you know if something is “matter”? Lavoisier was a) the first alchemist b) a Swiss scientist that invented chemistry c) known for using careful measurements with his experiments d) a chemist that lived a long and happy life after the French Revolution
In class assignment, with a partner, 10 minutes: 1. Identify 5 areas of study in chemistry AND briefly explain, in your own words, the function of each 2. Define basic & applied chemistry AND describe how they differ 3. Explain why we study chemistry
Homework: Metric Conversions Worksheet (Appendix R-58 has useful information)